Hello Friends~
I'm doing the Climb for Clean Air and climbing Mt.Rainier this July to push me out of my comfort zone and to support people with lung disease who have to fight for every breath.
As some of you know my Mom came close to dying back in 2010 after coming down with a condition called Aspergillosis(mold in the lungs).
It was only after a proper diagnosis and an intense treatment regimen that my mom recovered and only deals with the lingering effects of the condition that almost killed her. Unfortunately for 6 children in the Seattle area their stories took a far more tragic turn for the worse.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/times-watchdog/mold-infections-at-seattle-childrens-hospital-tied-to-14-illnesses-six-deaths-since-2001/
Therefore, it's my hope that by raising money for this condition it will provide the opportunity to learn more about this deadly illness that not many folks are aware of. Not only that but living in the Pacific NW makes many of us even more susceptible because of the dampness and cool conditions that we encounter the majority of the year.
Through groundbreaking research, advocacy and critical education, the money we raise will provide lifesaving treatments and dramatically improve the quality of life for more than 36 million Americans diagnosed with lung disease.
Join the Climb for Clean Air and be part of making a difference in the lives of lung disease patients and their caregivers. Every donation takes us one step closer to a world free of lung disease.
Every day, every minute and every second counts – PLEASE consider donating regardless of how much you give...it all adds up and is priceless to the individuals trying to live with lung disease.
With my Sincere Appreciation
♥Berit (a mountaineer in training:)